{"id":102,"date":"2021-09-15T19:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T19:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=102"},"modified":"2022-03-25T12:47:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T12:47:31","slug":"pain-and-how-chiropractic-care-can-help-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/pain-and-how-chiropractic-care-can-help-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Scoliosis?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Scoliosis is an abnormal S or C shape curve of the spine which develops in infancy or early childhood. Usually, scoliosis is seen in teenagers as the curve tends to become more prominent due to lifestyle choices such as prolonged sitting and slouching. Unfortunately both genders are affected by this change of the spine although it is more common in females and they are over 5 times more likely to continue to evolve into more severe angles of spine curvature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Scoliosis
Normal vs Scoliotic Spine Diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What Causes it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Idiopathic – Most common type of scoliosis. There is no known cause of this type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congenital – This is due to an anomaly or change in the formation of bones in the spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuromuscular – muscle and nerve imbalances in your spine. This form causes much quicker changes than other types of scoliosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degenerative – Known as adult scoliosis. This develops overtime due to uneven wear and tear of discs and joints of the spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs and Symptoms to Look Out For:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n